Thousands will be disappointed to find out that The Orange Pip Market Christmas Special - which would have taken place on Bedford Street and Baker Street in Middlesbrough - has been cancelled by organisers.

The cancellation comes after the Met Office issued a Yellow Warning of Wind over the Christmas period.

High wind speeds, predicted to hit up to 43mph on Saturday, mean it would be unsafe to hold the popular monthly event.

Middlesbrough's Orange Pip Market

Orange Pip curator Nicky Peacock said: “We are sorry to have to let everyone know we have taken this decision for safety reasons.

“With the predicted wind speeds so high we would be unable to even begin building the market and erecting the gazebos and stalls.

“The first seven months of Orange Pip Market have been absolutely fantastic with each edition being bigger and better than the last.

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Fans of the event are also being made aware that a range of Orange Pip branded merchandise will be available online very soon. The range has been developed due to the popularity of the brand design with market-goers and will include art prints to mugs and some special limited edition items.